Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Billings, MT · 55+ Years Experience
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About John L. Gallinger at a Glance
John L. Gallinger is a Senior Counsel based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Crowley Fleck PLLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1971), Montana (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at University of Wyoming (with highest honors Awarded John Bugas Scholarship Editor-in-Chief Wyoming Land & Water Law Review M, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations Trustee of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Board of Director member for Montana Petroleum Association Trustee of the Wyoming Humanities Council. Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John L. Gallinger
- Mr. John L. Gallinger is a lawyer practicing energy & minerals projects & transactions, oil and gas, title examination and 3 other areas of law
- John received a with highest honors degree from University of Wyoming in 1971, and has been licensed for 55 years
- John practices at Crowley Fleck PLLP in Billings, MT
Practice Areas Explained
John L. Gallinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Gallinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Billings.
Personal Injury in Billings
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Real Estate Law in Billings
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John L. Gallinger is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →
Land Use & Zoning in Billings
John L. Gallinger is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Montana →
Environmental Law in Billings
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John L. Gallinger is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Montana →
Energy & Utilities Law in Billings
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Billings
Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Billings are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Billings Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Billings-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Billings Choose John L. Gallinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John L. Gallinger's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, zoning, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John L. Gallinger brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wyoming, Montana, and U.S. Supreme Court, John L. Gallinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and zoning, John L. Gallinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Billings
A Billings-based practice means John L. Gallinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John L. Gallinger Handles in Billings
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters John L. Gallinger has experience with under Montana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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